LGBT support
This section provides support and information for people that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or other terms linked to the LGBT spectrum
Learn More…Since April 2015 the Claude Nicol Centre and Morley Street Clinic have become an integrated Sexual Health & Contraception (SHAC) service offering a range of booked and 'walk-in and wait' appointments.
Are you under 25?
No symptoms doesn’t mean no STI… in 80% of cases there are NO symptoms.
Even if you test positive, chlamydia & gonorrhoea can be treated with antibiotics.
Early diagnosis & treatment lowers the risk of developing painful complications including infertility.
Brighton & Hove has one of the highest rates of STIs in the country – don’t be a statistic.
Click here to view this leaflet which has details about all the services available for young people
The services listed here are confidential, even if you are under 16. This means that we wont tell anyone that you have visited the service unless you or someone else is at risk of harm. If you are worried about confidentiality then ask someone to explain the policy to you.
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PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV)
PrEP is taking a tablet (TRUVADA) every day or on demand before and after sex to prevent you getting HIV.
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Pregnancy Testing, Advice & Referrals
We offer free pregnancy testing and are able to talk through the options that maybe available to you. We will support your decision in a non-biased way and refer you accordingly.
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Emergency Contraception
If you have sex without using contraception, or if there is a risk that your contraception may have failed (e.g. split condom, forgotten a pill), then you can use emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill) to prevent a pregnancy.
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Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Testing & Treatment
Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are both very common bacterial infections that are sexually transmitted that can be very easily treated with antibiotics. Often these infections can be present with no symptoms and if left untreated they can cause potential long term problems including affecting fertility.
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C-Cards for free condoms
If you are under 25 you can get a C-Card which gives you access to free condoms, femidoms and lube across the city.
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Accessing the service
I need help accessing the service.
Please call us on 01273 523388 to let us know how we can help you access the service.
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HIV Testing
Treatment of HIV is now very advanced and there are many benefits to testing and knowing your status early.
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Are you over 45?
Are you over 45? Do you have a new sexual partner? Are you recently back on the dating scene?
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among those over 45 are rising…
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Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is available and free for people who feel that they have been at high risk of exposure to HIV for example unprotected anal sex between men when their HIV status is not known.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact, including oral sex and is treated with antibiotics. Left untreated it can, over time, have potentially serious health implications.
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Hepatitis A, B & C
Hepatitis is a viral infection that can be transmitted in different ways, including sexual contact.
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HIV Care
The Lawson Unit is a specialist centre offering treatment, support and ongoing care for men and women living with HIV and AIDS.
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Sexual Assault
We offer a sensitive and confidential service for people who have been sexually assaulted.
During the current Covid19 emergency we have closed all walk-in clinics and are operating a telephone triage system to prioritise urgent problems.
If you have been sexually assaulted please do not hesitate to contact us on 01273 523388 option 2.
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